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Haley Selen

Mar 24, 20171 min read

Weights

Animals are amazing actors with the ability to mask injuries and illness. They want to hide any weakness from potential predators or...

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Haley Selen

Mar 17, 20171 min read

Basking

Animal training is never a linear line; there are always ups and downs. One day Carson runs to greet me, ready to train. The next day she...

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Haley Selen

Mar 10, 20171 min read

Beak Styles

It had been three months since Aldo’s beak was last trimmed and it was clear he needed another touch-up. The tip of the beak had grown...

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Haley Selen

Mar 3, 20171 min read

Plumage

Last time Aldo was inside due to cold temperatures, he spent some quality time in my office. He kept busy by watching visitors pass by in...

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Haley Selen

Feb 24, 20171 min read

The People

One of my favorite things about birds, other than the birds themselves, is the way they bring people together. Whether birding out in the...

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Haley Selen

Feb 17, 20171 min read

Mew Remodeling

Carson’s mew has had quite the makeover this winter with the help of several volunteers. Her hutch was reinstalled in the fall as a wind...

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Haley Selen

Feb 10, 20171 min read

Splish Splash

I offered Aldo a pan of water when he was inside last week and he took advantage of it right away! Bathing improves their feather...

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Haley Selen

Feb 3, 20171 min read

Steps Toward Flight

To prepare for a training session, I closed the blinds in the classroom and set out a step stool – just in case. I brought Aldo into the...

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Haley Selen

Jan 27, 20171 min read

Early Nesters

Adult Great Horned Owl with chick in a nest near Madison. Photo by John Kees. Early nesters like Great Horned Owls face a number of...

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Haley Selen

Jan 20, 20171 min read

Who’s awake?

Deep in the middle of winter, Great Horned Owls are already planning for chicks. Pairs begin singing duets in November to strengthen...

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